When St John Paul beatified her on 25 November 1984
Although not as famous now as the shrines of Lourdes and Fatima
and is shown in this medal preaching to a flock of birds
Not to take anything away from the modernist and minimalist tastes of much of the art of recent decades
The 2 Stars of David connote the Jewish heritage of Saints Joachim and Anne
Leonie Martin, Servant of God – Exclusive Restoration! – Vivid Photo – Sister of Saint Therese – Catholic Gift mary When St John Paul beatifiedLeonie Martin was called "the troubled sister" of the Martin family, which included her sister, St. Therese of Lisieux and her Sainted parents, Zelie and Louis. She was troubled by ill health as a child, abused by a maidservant, expelled from school, and isolated even within her own family. She tried on several occasions over the course of 13 years to enter into a convent, but kept failing at that. Over that time, she was greatly encouraged by the